Miss Chloe Momphard of Troy was named the 2019 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held yesterday, Aug. 8. Miss Momphard received the highest score of 45 contestants vying for the title in the two-day competition held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Momphard will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be […]
A report on the pool was given at the Trenton Park Board meeting Wednesday evening. Park Superintendent Jason Shuler reported a transformer blowing near Moberly Park, and a power surge caused electrical problems at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center Tuesday. He said the problem was fixed around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon which allowed the Bright Futures […]
The Trenton Tax Increment Financing Commission and Economic Development Committee both held meetings Tuesday evening. City Administrator Ron Urton reports the TIF Commission selected officers. Those elected were Rob Maloney as Chairman, Ann Constant Vice Chairman, Greg Geib Secretary, and Dale Swanton as Treasurer. The commission discussed the duties of the group and the commission […]
The Ketcham Community Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton, Missouri will be resurfacing the gym floor August 9 through the 17th for the yearly varnish treatment. The Ketcham Community Center will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9th and will be closed through Sunday, August 11th. The Ketcham Center will […]
Orientation will be held for tuition-free Trenton Adult Education classes tonight (Tuesday, August 6, 2019) through Thursday night. The classes can help individuals prepare for the High School Equivalency Test, brush up on skills for college or job opportunities, and study subjects for North Central Missouri College classes. Students will also participate in career planning. […]
The Trenton Police Department reports one person was transported to the hospital after a pickup truck struck a car at Ninth and Rural streets Friday evening. An ambulance transported car passenger 13-year-old Zackary Lawrence to Wright Memorial Hospital after he reportedly complained of knee pain. No injuries were reported for other car passengers, Joely Johnson, […]
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center of Trenton will hold Movie on Main next week to benefit the center. The Citizens Bank and Trust will sponsor the showing of The Secret Life of Pets at Five Points in Trenton the night of August 9, 2019. Dollar Dog will be at the gazebo at Sesquicentennial […]
North Central Missouri Fair officials have released information on the amount of money donated to Grundy County 4-H and FFA youth during the Premium Sale held on Saturday. Coordinator of the sale, Kristi Urich, reports $39,580 was raised in which there were 22 participating youth and 52 bidders attending the sale. Funds from the Premium […]
Katie Blanchard from Lucerne, Missouri, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student. Katie is a sophomore, A+ student, pursuing her AAS Agriculture and Natural Resources degree. Along with the Livestock and Equine Management Certificate. After graduating from NCMC, Katie plans to work in agriculture. Katie is involved in Ag Club (Secretary), Student […]
The Fine Arts Show at the North Central Missouri Fair had 53 entries by 19 exhibitors. Those earning blue awards included Benjamin Breitenbucher of Trenton in the junior division of photography and marker and Allison Schroeder of Trenton in the junior division of acrylic paintings. Others earning blue awards in the fine arts show included […]
Results have been released from several competitions at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Five teams of four members participated in the Super Teen Contest. The overall winning team was Make Farming Great Again. The team members were Taylor Richman, Whitley Richman, Sidney Lynch, and Hunter Beverlin. The second-place team was G. Town, which […]
Awards have been announced from the Rock Barn area of this year’s North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Seventy-eight youth entered a number of categories, with entries coming from the general public, FFA chapters, and 4-H clubs. Seven youth participated in the special woodworking category, with prizes sponsored by Moore’s Construction and Woodworking. Individuals participating […]
There were 65 rabbits entered by 13 exhibitors Thursday at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Selected as Grand Champion was the Holland Lop entered by Robyn Snuffer of Gilman City. The Reserve Champion was a Flemish Giant belonging to Chloe Clements of Dawn. Both also were the respective winners with their rabbits in […]
There were three participants in Thursday’s Dairy Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Hillary Shahan of Unionville received Senior Showmanship and three blue ribbons. Avery Hamilton of Unionville received Junior Showmanship and one blue ribbon. Easton Hamilton of Unionville received one blue ribbon. The Supreme Champion female was exhibited by Hillary Shahan […]
The Trenton Economic Development Committee will hear reports during a meeting next week at Trenton City Hall on Tuesday night at 7 o’clock. The agenda indicates reports will be presented from Micah Landes with the North Central Missouri Development Alliance and Megan Derry with Main Street Trenton.
Missouri Star Quilt Company, Inc. of Hamilton, Missouri, recently partnered with North Central Missouri College to create three apprentice training programs to enhance the skills of their workforce. As a result, 21 people completed a registered apprenticeship program through the US Department of Labor while 20 apprentices earned a college certificate. In June […]
Seniors can connect with various services during Needs Day at the Livingston County Health Center. The event will be held in the health center classroom on October 23rd from 10 to 3 o’clock. Services to be represented will include Access Two (II) Disability Services, the Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, the Northwest Missouri […]
Results have been released from Wednesday’s Swine Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Wade Horton of Chillicothe had the Champion Boar, and Landry Oaks of Newtown had the Reserve Champion Boar. Courtney McCollum of Milan had the Champion Gilt, and Emily Schreiner of Chillicothe had the Reserve Champion Gilt. The Champion Barrow […]
Four area residents submitted horticulture entries at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Twyla Johnson of Spickard received five blue and two red ribbons along with Pam Johnson and Trish Wendt, both of Trenton, who each received five blue and one red ribbon. Kathy Waits of Laredo received two red ribbons.
North Central Missouri Fair officials have corrected one of the winners from last evenings’ parade judging in Trenton. The oldest vehicle driven in the parade was by Roger Hawkins with a 1950 Ford pickup. Hawkins also won for best-restored motor vehicle. Information provided by fair officials had reported the winner as John Urich. While officials […]
